Up To 100 New Jobs at Anthem in Wallingford

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut will hire up to 100 additional workers for its Wallingford headquarters over the summer, the company announced Thursday.

The new jobs include entry level call center and managerial positions. The call center will serve the eastern U.S., not just the state.

"These are important jobs focused on helping our customers get the most out of their Anthem benefits and better navigate the changes in the health care system. The Connecticut workforce is ideal for expanding our capabilities to better serve our members," said David R. Fusco, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy was quoted in the release saying that any time a prominent employer expands in Connecticut, "it not only raises our profile but demonstrates to others that our state is a great place to invest, live, work and do business. I welcome this news with open arms and appreciate Anthem's continued investment in the economic viability and competitiveness of our state."